St. James's Place PLC released a notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them. Mark FitzPatrick, PDMR/Chief Executive Officer, was involved in four transactions on March 25, 2024. This included the grant of share options under the St. James's Place Performance Share Plan and the St. James's Place plc Company Share Option Plan. The transactions involved a total of 464,160 shares with varying prices. Craig Gentle, PDMR/Chief Financial Officer, was also involved in three transactions on the same date, including the grant of share options and the award of shares under the St. James's Place Deferred Bonus Scheme. These transactions involved a total of 241,927 shares with varying prices. Tom Beal, PDMR/Group Investment Director, was involved in one transaction, which was an election to acquire shares under the St. James's Place Share Incentive Plan.
The transactions by the PDMRs indicate their involvement in the company's share incentive plans and their commitment to the long-term performance and success of St. James's Place PLC. These transactions are in compliance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation and demonstrate transparency in the dealings of persons discharging managerial responsibilities within the company. The details of the transactions, including the nature, volume, price, and date, have been disclosed in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring transparency and accountability in the company's operations.